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Correlates of transitions from alcohol use to disorder diagnosed by DSM-5 in China

Authors: Tingting Zhang, Zhaorui Liu, Guohua Li, Yueqin Huang, Yanxiang Li, Hongchun Geng, Hui G. Cheng

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

This study aimed to describe the prevalence and lifetime criteria profiles of DSM-5 alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the transitions from alcohol use to disorder in Chifeng, China.

Methods

Face-to-face interviews were conducted using Composite International Diagnostic Interview-3.0 (CIDI-3.0) among 4528 respondents in Chifeng.

Results

The weighted lifetime and 12-month prevalence of DSM-5 AUD were 3.03 and 1.05%, respectively. Mild lifetime AUD was the most prevalent severity level (69.53%). The two most common criteria were “failure to quit/cutdown” and “drinking more or for longer than intended.” Lifetime prevalence was 65.59% for alcohol use, and 22.97% for regular drinking. Male and domestic violence were risk factors for the transition from alcohol use to regular drinking or AUD and from regular drinking to AUD. Younger age was risk factor for the transition to AUD from alcohol use or regular drinking. Poverty (OR = 2.49) was risk factor for the transition from alcohol use to regular drinking. The earlier drinkers were more likely to develop to regular drinking (OR = 2.11).

Conclusion

AUD prevalence in Chifeng was not as high as that in Western countries. The study revealed that multiple risk factors might contribute to the transition across different stages of alcohol use. Further research should explore the underlying mechanisms.

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Title: Correlates of transitions from alcohol use to disorder diagnosed by DSM-5 in China
Authors: Tingting Zhang
Zhaorui Liu
Guohua Li
Yueqin Huang
Yanxiang Li
Hongchun Geng
Hui G. Cheng
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03413-w

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